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Testing & Evaluation Our first step is to confirm which allergies are present and how severe they are. Patient history plays a large role here. Skin testing is used to confirm suspected allergies. We often use intradermal skin tests to help the physician assess how severe the allergy may be. In vitro (blood) testing may be used to identify food and inhalant allergies.
Environmental Control
Once allergies are confirmed, we help patients find ways to avoid allergens by suggesting changes in diet and lifestyle when possible.
Pharmacology
To help reduce symptoms, you might be prescribed medications, such as non-sedating antihistamines and nose sprays. As treatment continues, most patients find their need for medication decreases.
Nutritional Therapy
Many Nutrients and natural compounds are helpful in decreasing the severity of alergic reactions by improving the underlying functon of the body, and modulating the immune system as a whole.
Immunotherapy
Allergy drops, customized for the patient’s specific allergies, helps alter the disease state so that eventually, allergic reactions are no longer a problem. With allergy drops, patients are able to be treated at home. Your provider will monitor your progress throughout your care. Several antigens may be in one vial. Possible treatment regimens include:
- Preseasonal treatment.
This is a quick build up of antigen weeks prior to an "allergy season." Treatment continues during the season using a maintenance dose. Common treatments are for spring grasses, trees and ragweed.
- Threshold dosing.
Allergies to dust, molds and foods require an ongoing build up of antigen, followed by a maintenance or threshold dose schedule.
- Anaphylaxis Treatment.
This is, of course a very careful and slow treatment guided by in vitro specific IgE levels (blood testing) or intradermal skin testing. Doses are increased only when we see sensitivity to the allergen decrease. To ensure your safety, the first dose is given in our office.
If you would like to make an appointment to be evaluated for allergy drop therapy please call the MaxWell Clinic at (931) 648-9595 today. |
